MOT Status
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63,744 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Power steering component leaking rack boot leaking on lock (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs slight corrsion
slight brake bind osf brake
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
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D229 VAR is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.
Across all 1987 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 55,478 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D229 VAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Capri typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 39 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was D229 VAR registered?
D229 VAR is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 April 1987.
Is D229 VAR safe to buy?
The MOT history for D229 VAR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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